This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Inspects a variety of construction, dredging, rock removal, beach fill and miscellaneous waterways activities.

Duties

Inspects a variety of construction, dredging, rock removal, beach fill and miscellaneous waterways activities. Directs establishment of points for commencement and completion of work, project limits, depths, allowable over-depths, widening and side-slope dimensions, boundaries and grades of disposal areas, distribution, and drainage of spoil areas Interprets plans and specifications, investigates construction problems and deficiencies at the site of construction, clarifies doubtful provisions and reports controversial issues. Inspects the removal of wrecks to ensure compliance with contract. Makes recommendations and provides technical data for modifications and change orders.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• NATIONAL AGENCY CHECK WITH WRITTEN INQUIRIES (NACI) - Appointment to this position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
• May be required to possess a valid state and government driver's permit to operate a motor vehicle.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service which includes: directing establishment of points for commencement and completion of work, project limits, depths, allowable over-depths, widening and side-slope dimensions, boundaries and grades of disposal areas, distribution, and drainage of spoil areas; checking and inspecting stone for proper weight and quality when assigned to construction and/or maintenance of jetties or groins; interpreting plans and specifications, investigating construction problems and deficiencies at the site of construction; planning and coordinating the work of others in assuring that construction work is done according to plans and specifications. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service GS-08. Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address RD-W2SD03 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-NORFOLK DO NOT MAIL Norfolk, VA 23510 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
• Email: [email protected]